Billions of dollars for rural electric cooperatives are stuck in limbo as the Department of Agriculture continues the Trump ...

The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not affect benefits that go directly to individuals.

As experts in rural health and policy at the Center for Rural and Migrant Health at Purdue University, we work with people across the United States to build resilient rural communities. Here are some ...

"Pulling the rug out from these recipients runs counter to the mission of the USDA and will quickly and significantly cripple economic development in rural America," the letter said. One program ...

USDA loans cater to prospective homeowners looking for a country lifestyle. It is the only government-backed loan that seeks to develop safe rural communities for families of modest means.

Funding for projects such as cattle water infrastructure and crop erosion initiatives is currently under review. Josh Barnett with Riley Livestock Inc. in Mayfield said that he knows farmers who ...

The Center for Rural Affairs has fought on behalf of rural communities for nearly 45 years. We are heartened by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s expressions of support ...

That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers looking in rural or suburban areas. Interest rates on USDA loans are also usually lower than for conventional loans, and lenders are ...